Finding the Third Proportional to 38,982 and 55,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,982 and 55,554 is: 79,171.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,982 : 55,554 = 55,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,982/55,554 = 55,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,982x = 55,554 × 55,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,982x = 3,086,246,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,086,246,916/38,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 79,171.08
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